ANNUAL  REPORT 

OF  THE 

CITY  HISTORY  CLUB 

OF 

NEW  YORK  CITY. 

- 

1897-98. 


Avery  Architectural  and  Fine  Arts  Library 
Gift  of  Seymour  B.  Durst  Old  York  Library 


ANNUAL  REPORT 


OF  THE 


CITY  HISTORY  CLUB 

OF 

NEW  YORK  CITY. 


1897-98. 


Objects. 

"  The  City  History  Club  has  for  its  object  the  study  of 
the  History  of  the  City  of  New  York,  in  the  hope  of  awak- 
ening an  interest  in  its  traditions  and  in  the  possibilities  of 
its  future,  such  educational  work  being  for  the  improve- 
ment, uplifting  and  civic  betterment  of  the  community." 

methods. 

The  work  has  been  conducted  through  four  channels  : 

1.  A  NORMAL  CLASS. 

2.  GENERAL  CLASSES. 

3.  PUBLIC  LECTURES. 

4.  MONTHLY  PUBLICATIONS. 

Officers, 

Mrs.  Robert  Abbe,  President,  11  West  50th  Street. 
Mrs.  Charles  Havens  Royce,  Secretary. 
Miss  Abbe,  Treasurer,  489  West  End  Avenue. 

€xecuttue  Committee. 

The  Officers. 

Miss  Elsie  Clews. 
Miss  M.  M.  Kingsbury. 
Miss  E.  G.  Sebring. 
Mrs.  S.  C.  Van  Duzen. 

normal  CeacDer, 

Frank  Bergen  Kelley,  A.  M.,  Ph.  D.  (Head  of  the  De- 
partment of  History,  Columbia  Grammar  School),  34  East 
51st  Street. 


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Membership, 

Any  resident  of  Greater  New  York,  who  is  in  sympathy 
with  the  aims  of  the  City  History  Club,  may  become  a 
member. 

Annual  members. 

Any  person  may  become  an  Annual  Member  by  the  pay- 
ment of  50  cents  a  year. 

£ife  members. 

Any  person  may  become  a  Life  Member  by  the  payment 
of  $10. 

founders. 

Any  person  may  become  a  Founder  by  the  payment  of 
of  $100. 

Junior  members. 

Pupils  in  the  General  Classes  may  become  Junior  Mem- 
bers by  the  purchase  of  the  club  badge.    Price,  5  cents. 


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ANNUAL  REPORT 

OF  THE 

CITY  HISTORY  CLUB  OF  NEW  YORK  CITY. 


The  object  of  the  City  History  Club  is  the  development  of 
popular  interest  in  the  study  of  local  history. 

The  requirements  for  membership  are  so  broad  that  any 
one  may  become  a  member  and  share  in  the  benefits  of  the 
Club. 

The  first  aim  of  the  Club  is  to  awaken  intelligent  and 
active  interest  in  the  traditions  of  our  own  city.  It  is  not  in- 
tended to  make  antiquarians  of  the  members,  although  a  cer- 
tain amount  of  antiquarian  research  has  been  stimulated. 
With  this  aim  in  mind,  both  geography  and  history  have  been 
taught,  in  order  to  show  the  physical  reasons  for  New  York's 
greatness.  Local  maps  have  been  specially  prepared  for  the 
Club,  the  origin  of  historic  names  has  been  traced,  and  particu- 
lar attention  given  to  the  sections  of  the  city  near  the  homes 
of  the  pupils. 

Plans  have  been  made  for  excursions  to  points  of  interest 
about  the  city.  These  excursions  have  aroused  an  interest 
among  the  Club  members,  awakening  a  desire  for  more 
knowledge  of  the  events  of  local  history,  and  a  more  profound 
respect  for  those  who  have  advanced  the  interests  of  the  city, 
state  and  nation. 

The  second  and  chief  aim  of  the  Club  is  "  the  improve- 
ment, uplifting,  and  civic  betterment  of  the  community.' * 
"  History  is  past  politics,  and  politics  future  history."  There- 
fore, a  proper  study  of  history  should  lead  the  student  to  a 
philosophic  understanding  of  cause  and  effect,  of  the  value  of 
past  experience  in  the  conduct  of  civic  affairs.  Old  laws 
bearing  on  present  political  and  economic  questions  have 
been  studied  with  particular  reference  to  their  inception  and 
resultant  action  on  the  community.    The  present  city  govern- 


ment  has  been  described,  and  its  similarity  to,  and  intimate 
connection  with,  the  state  and  national  government  graphic- 
ally explained.  Special  attention  has  been  given  to  the  prac- 
tical workings  of  the  several  city  departments,  with  the  idea 
of  teaching  pupils  that  the  city  belongs  to  its  citizens,  and 
that  good  government  should  be  wisely,  economically  and 
unselfishly  administered  of,  "for  and  by  the  people."  Par- 
tisan politics  have  been  ignored,  but  civil  service  reform  and 
non-partisanship  in  municipal  affairs  have  been  inculcated. 

Since  the  work  has  been  largely  experimental  and  unique 
in  its  methods,  it  is  difficult  to  say  definitely  how  nearly  these 
objects  have  been  attained.  Moreover,  the  best  results  of 
such  endeavor  lie  below  the  surface,  and  may  not  appear  in 
full  fruition  for  many  years.  Still,  results  have  been  obtained 
and  encouraging  reports  have  been  received  from  nearly 
all  classes.  Interest  is  particularly  strong  among  the  junior 
members,  as  evidenced  by  regular  attendance,  earnest  atten- 
tion and  eagerness  to  learn. 

Without  the  faithful  co-operation  of  the  volunteer  teachers 
the  work  would  have  been  impossible,  and  much  praise  is  due 
to  their  untiring  energy  and  zeal. 


Che  normal  Class. 


The  Normal  Class  is  composed  of  Club  members  who 
have  been  willing1  to  teach  one  or  more  classes  and  to 
attend  the  fortnightly  teachers'  meetings.  Thirteen  such 
meetings  have  been  held  on  alternate  Mondays  at  the  home 
of  the  President.  The  Normal  Teacher  has  presided,  giving 
particular  attention  to  methods  of  teaching  rather  than  to 
historical  facts.  Much  illustrative  matter  has  been  pre- 
sented in  the  effort  to  adapt  the  topics  to  the  various  sorts 
of  classes.  Several  teachers'  conferences  have  been  held 
in  connection  with  the  Normal  Class  at  the  close  of  its  ses- 
sions, when  plans  of  work  have  been  discussed,  successful 
methods  presented  and  many  helpful  suggestions  made. 

Syllabi  of  the  courses  and  of  the  separate  lessons  have 
been  supplied,  and  the  following  graphic  material  has  been 
furnished  for  the  use  of  teachers  and  classes:  thirty  thou- 
sand pictures,  illustrating  the  history  of  the  city  ;  one  thou- 
sand five  hundred  colored  maps  of  Greater  New  York  ;  three 
hundred  large  maps  for  class-rooms ;  one  thousand  note- 
books, and  many  mechanical  appliances  for  class-room  work, 
including  reglets,  crayons,  klyps  and  keys,  spring  clothes- 
pins, etc. 


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Course  of  Study,  1897=1898* 

1.  "  Physical  and  political  geography  of  Greater  New  York." 

2.  "Greater  New  York  Charter  ;  comparison  of  City,  State 

and  Federal  Government." 

3.  "  Bird's-eye  view  of  the  history  of  New  York  City  and 

the  chief  elements  of  its  growth  and  development." 

4.  "  The  Indians  of  New  York  and  their  early  relations 

with  the  French,  Dutch  and  English." 

5.  "  Period  of  discovery  and  early  trade  in  New  Netherland. 

Review  of  chief  events  in  the  discovery  and  opening 
of  America  to  European  Influences." 

6.  "  The   Netherlands  and   New   Netherland.  Colonial 

policies  of  Spain,  France,  England  and  The  Nether- 
lands compared." 

7.  "  The  four  Dutch  Governors.  1626-1664." 

8.  "A  view  of  New  Amsterdam  in  1664.    The  debt  of 

America  to  the  Dutch  Republic." 

9.  "  Early  English  period.     General  view  of  the  English 

colonies  in  America.  1664-1701." 

10.  Struggles  toward  freedom  ;  the  French  and  Indian  wars  ; 

the  Assemblies  versus  the  Royal  Governors.  1701- 
1761." 

11.  "Struggles  toward  freedom;  the  People  versus  Parlia- 

ment. 1761-1776." 

12.  "New  York  in  the  Revolution.  1775-1783." 

13.  "Development  of  the  State  and  Federal  Constitutions." 

14.  "  The  free  city  ;  New  York,  the  capital.  1783-1807." 

15.  "The  War  of  181 2  and  the  beginnings  of  New  York's 

commercial  greatness.  1807-1837." 

16.  "  Period  of  great  expansion.   New  York  in  the  Civil  War. 

1837-1867." 

17.  "  New  York,  the  metropolis.  1867-1898." 

18.  "The  administration  of  the  city,  with  a  special  study  of 

two  city  departments." 

19.  "Some  city  institutions:  the  parks,  museums,  and  the 

libraries." 

20.  "  Civil  service  reform  and  good  government." 

The  Club  is  indebted  to  the  following  for  special  lessons 
in  connection  with  the  Normal  Class  : 


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Mrs.  F.  B.  Kelley,  "Factors  of  New  York's  greatness." 

Mrs.  S.  C.  Van  Dusen,  "  The  Defenses  of  New  York." 

Mr.  George  McAneny,  "Civil  Service  Reform." 

"  Mrs.  C.  F.  Spaulding,  "  A  Sample  L  csson  "  tli c  Andrew 
McGowan  Class  being  present  and  giving  part  of  the  pro- 
gram of  an  entertainment  recently  held  by  them. 


ficiicral  Classes. 


Number  of  classes  May,  1898 

May,  1897 

Net  gain  


70 

38 


Classes  reorganized  during  1897  and  1898. . . 
New  classes  organized  during  1897  and  1898 
Total  membership  in  general  classes  


32 
1,400 


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Localities  of  Classes. 


Schools. 

Columbia  Grammar  School  (6  classes). 

Whiton  &  Bangs  School. 

Grammar  School  No.  8  (2  classes). 

Grammar  School  No.  13. 

Industrial  School,  West  63d  St. 

Ethical  Culture  School  (2  classes). 

Truant  School,  215  E.  21st  St. 

Sullivan  St.  School,  Children's  Aid  Society. 


Settlements. 

University  Settlement  (5  classes). 
College  Settlement  (3  classes). 
Nurses'  Settlement  (3  classes). 
West  vSide  Settlement. 
Union  Settlement. 
308  W.  27th  St. 

Educational  Alliance  (2  classes). 

God's  Providence  Mission  (3  classes). 

Home  Improvement  Club  (9  Goerck  St.). 

Italian  Library  (149  Mulberry  St). 

Tenement  House  Chapter,  King's  Daughters. 

Working  Girls'  Club,  E.  2d  St. 

Working  Girls'  Club,  59  Morton  St. 

Wet  more  Home. 

Ivy  Club  (44  W.  26th  St.). 

Hartley  House  (3  classes). 

Friendly  Aid  House  (4  classes). 

Riverside  Association. 


Churches. 


( irace, 
St.  George's, 
.Ascension, 
All  Soul's, 
St.  Andrew's, 


Episcopal. 


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PETER  COOPER  CLUB,  No.  18,  FRIENDLY  AID  HOUSE. 
Photographed  by  C.  L.  Constant,  Jr.,  Class  No.  41. 


Madison  Avenue,  Baptist. 
Madison  Avenue,  Methodist. 
Divine  Paternity,  Unitarian. 
Bethlehem  Chapel,  Presbyterian. 
Mr.  Fox's  Mission,  E.  nth  St. 
S.  S.  Class,  5  Charlton  St. 

miscellaneous. 

Murray  Hill. 

Helter  Skelter  Club. 

Edward  Eggleston  Literary  Society. 

Brooklyn  Heights  Club. 

Washington  Heights  Club. 


Eocation  of  Classes  bp  flsscmbip  Districts. 


Assembly 
District. 

No.  of 
Classes. 

Assembly 
District. 

No.  of 
Classes. 

Assembly 
District. 

No.  of 
Classes. 

Assembly 
District. 

No.  of 
Classes. 

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Work  of  tin  normal  CcacfKr. 

Classes  personally  organized   21 

M      visited   43 

"      taught  regularly  by  Normal  Teacher   8 

"      under  direct  supervision  of  Normal  Teacher. .  .  5 

Normal  lessons  to  teachers   22 

tectum  to  Classes. 

"  Indians  of  New  York." 

(Illustrated  with  maps,  pictures  and  specimens).  .  8 
(Before  14  classes.) 

"Historic  Traces  in  New  York  To- Day." 

(Illustrated  with  lantern)   8 

(Before  17  classes.) 

"  New  York  During  Knickerbocker  Days." 

(Illustrated  with  lantern.)   3 

(Before  17  classes  and  the  C.  H.  Club.) 

"New  York  During  the  English  Period." 

(Illustrated  with  lantern)   3 

(Before  8  classes.) 

"  New  York  During  the  Revolutionary  Period." 

(Illustrated  with  lantern)   2 

(Before  6  classes.) 

"  Geography  of  New  York  City" 

(Illustrated  with  maps  and  pictures)   to 

(Before  10  classes.)   

Total  lectures  given  to  general  classes  by  Normal 

Teacher   34 


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INTERIOR  OF  FRAUNCES'  TAVERN,  1898  (EXCURSION  No.  6). 
Photographed  by  L.  H.  Haight.  Class  No.  40. 


Public  Ccctures. 

In  the  course  of  the  season  four  public  lectures  have 
been  given,  with  stereopticon  illustrations,  at  a  hall  most 
generously  offered  by  the  Educational  Alliance  for  the  use 
of  the  City  History  Club.  These  lectures  took  place  at  the 
auditorium  of  the  Educational  Alliance  Building,  East 
Broadway  and  Jefferson  street. 

"  The  Administration  of  New  York  City,"  by  Mr.  John 
Lloyd  Thomas,  Monday  evening,  December  20th. 

"  New  York  During  the  English  and  Revolutionary 
Periods,"  by  Mr.  John  Quincy  Adams,  Saturday  evening, 
January  15  th. 

"  New  York  During  the  Federal  Period,"  by  Mr.  Daniel 
Van  Pelt,  Saturday  evening,  February  12th. 

"  New  York  During  the  Dutch  Period,"  by  Dr.  Frank  B. 
Kelley,  Wednesday  evening,  March  16th. 

The  services  of  the  lecturers  were  freely  contributed  to 
the  classes  of  the  City  History  Club,  and  were  greatly  ap- 
preciated by  all  who  were  present.  Owing  to  the  large 
area  over  which  the  various  classes  are  scattered,  many  of 
the  smaller  children  were  unable  to  be  present,  but  the 
attendance  was  very  fair.  The  hall  was  crowded  at  the 
third  lecture,  when  the  Educational  Alliance  furnished  an 
interesting  supplementary  program  of  music  and  recita- 
tions. 

Annual  entertainment. 

The  Annual  Entertainment  was  held  on  Washington's 
Birthday,  at  the  Thalia  Theatre.  Over  fifteen  hundred 
were  present,  and  all  appeared  very  much  interested  and 
entertained. 

Special  Lecture. 

On  the  evening  of  December  10th,  Professor  Woodrow 
Wilson,  of  Princeton  University,  gave  a  lecture  at  Sherry's, 
37th  Street  and  Fifth  Avenue,  at  eight  o'clock. 

Subject  :  "Patriotism  Begins  at  Home." 


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Slide  Work. 


Old  slides  numbered,  labeled  and  catalogued   161 

New  slides  prepared   68 


Total   229 

Club  Slides. 

Dutch  Period   71 

English  Period   46 

Revolutionary  Period   43 

Federal  Period   50 

Special                                                                      .  19 


Total   229 


The  Club  now  possesses  a  well-assorted  collection  of 
slides  illustrating  the  historical  growth  and  development  of 
the  city.  Most  of  the  slides  are  reproductions  from  stand- 
ard histories,  while  the  remainder  have  been  made  from 
original  photographs  of  historic  buildings  and  sites.  Club 
members  have  assisted  greatly  in  this  work,  and  many  of 
the  negatives,  as  well  as  a  few  slides,  are  due  to  their  suc- 
cessful efforts.  All  members  owning  cameras  are  asked  to 
communicate  with  the  Normal  Teacher  in  regard  to  further 
assistance  in  this  matter. 


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BLOCK  HOUSE  No.  i,  CENTRAL  PARK  (EXCURSIONS  Nos.  4  and  5). 
Photographed  by  L.  H.  Haight,  Class  No.  40. 


Publications. 


Cbe  fialMltoon  Series. 

This  series  of  papers  will  continue  to  be  published 
monthly  in  the  interest  of  the  City  History  Club. 

The  papers  will  deal  with  the  localities  most  interesting 
to  the  student  of  local  history,  and  will  be  contributed  by 
writers  recognized  as  authorities  on  the  topics  of  which  they 
treat. 

Citp  Bistorp  Eeaflets, 

It  is  now  proposed  to  bring  before  the  classes  of  the  City 
History  Club,  and  before  the  general  public,  in  available 
form,  reprints  of  interesting  documents  relating  to  old  New 
York,  which  might  otherwise  escape  the  attention  of  all 
save  specialists  in  historical  research. 

Original  manuscripts  will  be  published  when  it  is  possible 
to  do  so  ;  also  selections  from  periodicals  and  historical 
works, whose  scope  forbids  an  exhaustive  study  on  the  part 
of  the  general  reader. 

City  History  Leaflet  No.  i  :  "  An  Early  Excise  Law.  On 
the  Currency  in  New  Amsterdam." 


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excursions. 


The  following  series  of  excursions  has  been  arranged  for 
the  City  History  classes  : 

No.  i.  Historical  sites  south  of  Chambers  Street. 
No.  2.  A  trip  in  Old  Greenwich. 

No.  3.  The  New  York  Historical  Society  Building.  (Ad- 
mission by  special  card  only.) 

No.  4.  Bicycle  Excursion  No.  1  :  Central  Park  to  Van 
Cortlandt  Park. 

No.  5.  Bicycle  Excursion  No.  2  :  McGowan's  Pass 
Tavern. 

No.  6.  Fraunces'  Tavern. 

"  Graphic  Views  of  Government,"  a  pamphlet  explan- 
atory of  the  relations  between  the  City,  State  and  National 
governments. 

Club  maps  of  New  York  and  historical  illustrations  for 
class-room  work. 


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NEW  NETHERLAND  CLUB,  No.  37,  9  GOERCK  STREET. 
Photographed  by  C.  L.  Constant.  Jr.,  Class  No.  41. 


OLD  DYCKMAN  HOUSE,  KINGSBRIDGE  ROAD   EXCURSION  No.  4). 
Photographed  by  L.  H.  Haight,  Class  No.  40. 


exhibitions* 


The  Annual  Exhibitions  are  intended  to  show  to  the 
members  and  the  general  public  something-  of  the  practical 
workings  of  the  Club.  Here  are  shown  some  of  the  note- 
books and  essays  prepared  by  the  members  of  the  general 
classes,  as  well  as  the  graphic  material  used  at  the  Normal 
Class  and  by  the  several  teachers. 

Prizes  and  a  place  on  the  Roll  of  Honor  have  been 
offered  for  original  work. 

Through  the  courtesy  of  the  League  for  Political 
Education  the  public  exhibition  is  held  on  May  16th,  at  the 
Berkeley  Lyceum.  The  Head-Worker  of  the  University 
Settlement  has  allowed  the  Club  to  hold  a  special  exhibition, 
open  to  the  general  classes,  at  26  Delancey  Street,  on  the 
afternoon  of  Saturday,  May  21st.  Here  the  prizes  will  be 
awarded  and  the  Roll  of  Honor  announced. 


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Co-operation. 

The  League  for  Political  Education  offered  a  course  of 
eight  lectures,  beginning  in  February,  on  "The  Develop- 
ment and  Theory  of  the  Nation,"  by  Professor  William  M. 
Sloane,  of  Columbia  University  (free  to  all  members  of  the 
City  History  Club). 

Since  the  value  of  the  work  done  by  the  Club  and  its 
opportunities  for  future  usefulness  in  enlarged  fields  have 
been  demonstrated,  it  is  hoped  that  other  patriotic  and  civic 
societies  will  add  their  co-operation.  Because  of  the  in- 
creased number  of  classes  and  the  lack  of  a  sufficiently  large 
corps  of  teachers,  the  help  most  needed  at  present  is  the 
establishment  of  paid  teacherships  of  $100  each.  For  this 
sum  teachers  can  be  secured,  who  will  take  charge  of  several 
classes  weekly,  visit  new  classes  and  aid  the  Normal 
Teacher  in  the  work  of  organization. 

It  is  also  desired  to  enlist  the  services  of  a  number  of 
volunteer  guides  who  will  assist  the  Teachers  in  conduct- 
ing their  classes  on  the  Club's  excursions  and  explaining 
points  of  historic  interest. 


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Invitation* 


Any  one  desirous  of  forming  classes,  obtaining  teachers 
for  classes  or  co-operating  as  a  volunteer  guide  or  photog- 
rapher, will  kindly  communicate  with  the  Normal  Teacher, 
Dr.  F.  B.  Kelley,  34  East  51st  Street. 

For  further  information  address  the  Secretary,  Mrs. 
Charles  Havens  Royce,  125  E.  21st  Street. 

The  Club  handbook,  making  all  announcements  for  next 
year's  work  will  be  issued  about  October  15th.  Copies  may 
be  obtained  on  application  to  the  Secretary. 

A  preliminary  meeting  of  the  Club  will  be  held  at  the 
Berkeley  Lyceum  on  October  31st.  All  interested  are 
cordially  invited  to  be  present. 


"  I  am  *  *  a  citizen  of  no  mean  city." 


—St.  Paul. 


"  You  are  bound  to  maintain  the  imperial  dignity  of  your 
city,  in  which  you  all  take  pride,  for  you  should  not  covet  the 
glory  unless  you  will  endure  the  toil." 

— Speech  of  Pericles. 


"  The  City  of  New  York — herself  the  noblest  eulogy  on 
the  union  of  the  States." 

— Daniel  Webster. 


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